Stock Monitor: Uranium Energy Post Earnings Reporting

LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / December 29, 2017 / Active-Investors.com has just released a free research report on Vedanta Ltd (NYSE: VEDL). If you want access to this report all you need to do is sign up now by clicking the following link www.active-investors.com/registration-sg/?symbol=VEDL as the Company’s latest news hit the wire. On December 27, 2017, the Company announced that through its subsidiary, Cairn India Holdings Limited, it has acquired a controlling stake in Japan-based LCD glass substrate manufacturer AvanStrate Inc. for $158 million. AvanStrate is a leading global manufacturer of glass substrates for small and medium-sized TFT LCD panels which are currently used in multiple devices from the likes of smartphones to camera and laptops. Register today and get access to over 1000 Free Research Reports by joining our site below: www.active-investors.com/registration-sg.

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The Agreement

Under the terms of the agreement, Vedanta will assume $151 million in existing AvanStrate debt with face value of $299 million from banks. The Company, through its subsidiary, Cairn India, will acquire about 51% of the equity stake of ASI from the Carlyle Group. Moreover, the Company has agreed to grant an extension of $7 million loan to ASI. Vedanta is a diversified natural resources company, and it is involved in the production of oil and gas, zinc, silver, copper, iron ore, aluminium, and commercial power. Vedanta has a multinational presence across India, Namibia, South Africa, Australia, and Ireland.

Vedanta has been interested on entering the LCD manufacturing business, and back in February 2016, the Company had announced setting up India’s first integrated manufacturing facility in Nagpur for about $10 billion in five phases. AvanStrate is a leading supplier of glass substrate to small and medium-sized TFT LCD panels, used in multiple mobile device where India is an important consumer of such devices.

Currently, Carlyle Group owns a majority stake in AvanStrate, which is headquartered in Japan and has operational presence in Korea and Taiwan. The Company reported a net profit of $1.4 million on a turnover of $169 million for the full-year ended March 31, 2017. Vedanta views this acquisition as a step to enhance its presence in the LCD manufacturing business, where the agreement will enable it to build an in-house expertise to scale up the manufacturing output. Also, the agreement will help Vedanta provide basic materials concerning technology applications, for the development of India and other emerging markets.

Company Growth Prospects

On November 10, 2017, Vedanta announced its Board of Directors’ approval concerning the brownfield growth projects in the Cairn Oil & Gas Business and an expansion project in the copper business. The oil & gas business, according to the Company, commenced its next phase of growth, eventually resulting in additional production of 100 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (kboepd), where the Company plans to scale up the production to 275-300kboepd by FY20. Moreover, the Company, under its project portfolio stated that it would deploy latest fracking technologies to recover oil and gas from tighter reservoir formation.

In addition, on November 10, 2017, the Company’s Board approved the expansion of its copper smelter unit at Tuticorin to double its capacity from 400 thousand tonnes(kt) p.a. To 800kt p.a., with a capex of $717 million of which $141 million has already been spent. The completion of this project is expected to place this location as one of the world’s largest single-location copper smelting complexes. The project according to the Company, from the particular date, had an execution timeline of 24 months, with the commissioning and stabilization of the plant to be expected in FY20.

Stock Performance Snapshot

December 28, 2017 – At Thursday’s closing bell, Vedanta’s stock rose 3.18%, ending the trading session at $21.12.

Volume traded for the day: 489.31 thousand shares, which was above the 3-month average volume of 389.86 thousand shares.

Stock performance in the last month – up 12.22%; previous three-month period – up 10.23%; past twelve-month period – up 70.87%; and year-to-date – up 70.05%

After yesterday’s close, Vedanta’s market cap was at $19.43 billion.

The stock has a dividend yield of 5.68%.

The stock is part of the Basic Materials sector, categorized under the Industrial Metals & Minerals industry. This sector was up 0.4% at the end of the session.

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LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / December 29, 2017 / Active-Investors.com has just released a free earnings report on The J.M. Smucker Co. (NYSE: SJM). If you want access to this report all you need to do is sign up now by clicking the following linkwww.active-investors.com/registration-sg/?symbol=SJM. The Company reported its financial results on November 16, 2017, for the second quarter fiscal 2018 (Q2 FY18). The Orrville, Ohio-based Company recorded operating income growth of 9% y-o-y, while net income per diluted share grew also grew 13% y-o-y. Register today and get access to over 1000 Free Research Reports by joining our site below: www.active-investors.com/registration-sg.

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Earnings Highlights and Summary

J.M. Smucker reported net sales of $1.92 billion in Q2 FY18, which came in above the $1.91 billion in the prior year’s comparable quarter. Net sales for the reported quarter beat market expectations of $1.90 billion. Furthermore, the quarterly net sales growth was driven by higher net pricing for peanut butter and the J.M. Smucker’s brand.

The food maker’s net income increased during the reported quarter to $194.6 million, or $1.71 per diluted share, from $177.3 million, or $1.52 per diluted share, in the same period last year. Meanwhile, the Company’s adjusted net income was $229.5 million, or $2.02 per diluted share, in Q2 FY18, versus $239.2 million, or $2.05 per diluted share, in Q2 FY17. Wall Street has expected the Company to report adjusted net income of $1.89 per share.

Operating Metrics

The multinational Company incurred cost of products sold came in flat at $1.17 billion in Q2 FY18. The Company’s adjusted gross profit was $746.2 million, or 38.8% of net sales, for Q2 FY18 compared $757.4 million, or 39.6% of net sales in Q2 FY17. During the quarter, the Company benefited from higher pricing and costs more than offset lower volume/mix, primarily attributed to the oils and baking categories. J.M. Smucker’s selling, distribution, and administrative expenses were $360.9 million in Q2 FY18 versus $363.1 million in the year-ago same quarter.

The Company’s adjusted operating income came in at $383.2 million, or 19.9% of net sales, for the reported quarter compared to $396.2 million, or 20.7% of net sales in the previous year’s corresponding period. Furthermore, adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) for Q2 FY18 stood at $435.6 million, or 22.6% of net sales, which came in above the $411.3 million, or 21.5% of net sales, reported in last year’s comparable quarter.

J.M. Smucker’s Segment Results

In Q2 FY18, the Company’s US Retail Coffee segment’s net sales rose to $552.7 million from $551.8 million in Q2 FY17. The segment’s profit fell to $152.6 million in Q2 FY18 from $186.5 million in Q2 FY17. Additionally, the segment’s profit margin was 27.6% of the segment’s sales for Q2 FY18 compared to 33.8% of the segment’s sales in Q2 FY17.

The US Retail Consumer Foods segment’s net sales fell to $531.5 million during Q2 FY18 from $557.3 million in Q2 FY17. Meanwhile, the segment’s profit for Q2 FY18 improved to $130.9 million from $118.9 million in Q2 FY17. Furthermore, the segment’s profit margin increased to 24.6% of the segment’s sales in Q2 FY18 from 21.3% of the segment’s sales in last year’s comparable period.

The US Retail Pet Foods segment posted net sales of $552.1 million in Q2 FY18, which came in above the $531.0 million reported in the year ago same quarter. The segment’s profit also increased to $122.9 million, or 22.3% of the segment’s sales, in Q2 FY18 from $114.5 million, or 21.6% of the segment’s sales, in Q2 FY17.

International and Away from Home segment’s net sales for Q2 FY18 was $287.3 million, up from $273.8 million in Q2 FY17. The segment’s profit for the reported quarter stood at $53.7 million, or 18.7% of the segment’s sales, compared to $51.7 million, or 18.9% of the segment’s sales, in Q2 FY17.

Cash Matters & Balance Sheet

In Q2 FY18, the Company’s net cash provided by operating activities were $130.3 million versus $136.4 million in the previous year’s comparable period. Additionally, free cash flow during the reported quarter was $69.9 million compared to $102.6 million in Q2 FY17.

The Company had cash and cash equivalents worth $180.3 million as on October 31, 2017, versus $166.8 million as on April 30, 2017. Furthermore, the Company ended the quarter with long-term debt of $4.29 billion compared to $4.45 billion as on April 30, 2017.

Guidance

In its outlook for full year FY18, J.M. Smucker now expects net sales to be in the range of flat to down slightly versus the prior year’s same period. Furthermore, adjusted earnings for full year FY18 is now projected to be in the range of $7.75 to $7.90 per share.

Stock Performance Snapshot

December 28, 2017 – At Thursday’s closing bell, J.M. Smucker’s stock slightly advanced 0.08%, ending the trading session at $124.89.

Volume traded for the day: 486.84 thousand shares.

Stock performance in the last month – up 8.67%; previous three-month period – up 18.81%; and past six-month period – up 5.82%

After yesterday’s close, J.M. Smucker’s market cap was at $14.04 billion.

Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio was at 25.26.

The stock has a dividend yield of 2.50%.

The stock is part of the Consumer Goods sector, categorized under the Processed & Packaged Goods industry. This sector was flat at the end of the session.

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Stock Monitor: Cherokee Post Earnings Reporting

LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / December 29, 2017 / Active-Investors.com has just released a free earnings report on The Gap, Inc. (NYSE: GPS). If you want access to this report all you need to do is sign up now by clicking the following linkwww.active-investors.com/registration-sg/?symbol=GPS. The Company posted its financial results on November 16, 2017, for the third quarter fiscal 2017. The apparel company’s revenue and adjusted EPS surpassed analysts’ expectations. Register today and get access to over 1000 Free Research Reports by joining our site belowwww.active-investors.com/registration-sg.

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Earnings Highlights and Summary

For three months ended October 28, 2017, Gap’s net revenue increased 1.1% to $3.84 billion from $3.80 billion in Q3 FY16. For the reported quarter, the Company’s comparable sales growth was 3%. The Company’s revenue surpassed analysts’ expectations of $3.76 billion.

During Q3 FY17, Gap’s gross profit increased 2.1% to $1.53 billion from $1.49 billion in the same period last year. For the reported quarter, the Company’s gross margin increased 40 basis points to 39.7% of revenue from 39.3% of revenue in Q3 FY16. For the reported quarter, the Company’s adjusted gross margin increased 60 basis points to 39.7% of revenue from 39.1% of revenue in Q3 FY16.

During Q3 FY17, Gap’s operating income decreased 2.8% to $378 million from $389 million in the same period last year. For the reported quarter, the Company’s operating margin decreased 40 basis points to 9.8% of revenue from 10.2% of revenue in Q3 FY16. For the reported quarter, the Company’s adjusted operating margin decreased 120 basis points to 9.8% of revenue from 11.0% of revenue in Q3 FY16.

During Q3 FY17, Gap’s earnings before tax (EBT) decreased 2.2% to $364 million from $372 million in the same period last year. For the reported quarter, the Company’s EBT margin decreased 30 basis points to 9.5% of revenue from 9.8% of revenue in Q3 FY16.

For the reported quarter, Gap’s net income increased 12.3% to $229 million on a y-o-y basis from $204 million in Q3 FY16. During Q3 FY17, the Company’s diluted EPS increased 13.7% to $0.58 on a y-o-y basis from $0.51 in the same period last year. For the reported quarter, Gap’s adjusted net income decreased 3.8% to 229 million from $238 million in Q3 FY16. During Q3 FY17, the Company’s adjusted diluted EPS decreased 3.3% to $0.58 from $0.60 in the same period last year. Adjusted diluted EPS surpassed analysts’ expectations of $0.54.

Balance Sheet

As on October 28, 2017, Gap’s cash and cash equivalents decreased 11.1% to $1.35 billion from $1.52 billion on October 29, 2016. For the reported quarter, the Company’s long-term debt decreased 5.5% to $1.25 billion from $1.32 million in Q3 FY16.

In the first nine months of 2017, the Company’s net cash provided by operating activities decreased 25% to $600 million from $800 million in the same period last year. In the first nine months of 2017, the Company’s free cash flow decreased 52.8% to $197 million from $417 million in the same period last year.

During Q3 FY17, the Company repurchased 3.8 million shares for $100 million.

Outlook

For FY17, the Company expects diluted EPS to be in the range of $2.18 to $2.22 and adjusted diluted EPS to be in the range of $2.08 to $2.12.

Stock Performance Snapshot

December 28, 2017 – At Thursday’s closing bell, Gap’s stock slightly dropped 0.14%, ending the trading session at $34.44.

Volume traded for the day: 1.61 million shares.

Stock performance in the last month – up 11.17%; previous three-month period – up 16.67%; past twelve-month period – up 51.72%; and year-to-date – up 53.48%

After yesterday’s close, Gap’s market cap was at $13.40 billion.

Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio was at 15.82.

The stock has a dividend yield of 2.67%.

The stock is part of the Services sector, categorized under the Apparel Stores industry. This sector was up 0.1% at the end of the session.

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Stock Monitor: Adobe Systems Post Earnings Reporting

LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / December 29, 2017 / Active-Investors.com has just released a free earnings report on Splunk Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLK). If you want access to this report all you need to do is sign up now by clicking the following link www.active-investors.com/registration-sg/?symbol=SPLK. Splunk posted its third quarter fiscal 2017 (Q3 FY17) financial results on November 16, 2017. The leading computer software developer’s reported quarter revenues and earnings beat Wall Street’s expectations. Register today and get access to over 1,000 Free Research Reports by joining our site below: www.active-investors.com/registration-sg.

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Earnings Highlights and Summary

During Q3 FY17, Splunk reported revenues of $328.65 million compared to $244.79 million in Q3 FY16, reflecting growth of 28.70%, driven by strong product portfolio and expanding clientele. Revenue numbers topped analysts’ estimates of $310.00 million.

The Company’s gross profit surged 34.86% to $264.49 million in Q3 FY17 compared to $196.12 million in Q3 FY16. Splunk had an operating loss of $50.82 million in Q3 FY17 compared to an operating loss of $90.05 million in Q3 FY16. Though, the Company’s total billings jumped 38% to $381.60 million in the reported quarter.

Splunk posted net loss of $50.60 million in Q3 FY17 compared to a net loss of $93.49 million in Q3 FY16. In the reported quarter, the Company had net loss of $0.36 per share compared to $0.69 per share in Q3 FY16. Splunk had adjusted earnings of $0.17 per share in Q3 FY17, which beat analysts’ estimates of $0.14 per share.

Splunk’s Segment Results

The License segment had revenues of $179.83 million in Q3 FY17 compared to $139.73 million in Q3 FY16, advancing 28.70% on a y-o-y basis. This segment’s cost of revenues was $3.01 million in Q3 FY17 compared to $2.88 million in Q3 FY16, advancing 4.51% on a y-o-y basis.

The Maintenance and Services segment’s revenues surged 41.65% to $148.82 million in the reported quarter compared to $105.06 million. This segment’s cost of revenues were $61.15 million in Q3 FY17 compared to $45.79 million in Q3 FY16, advancing 33.55% on a y-o-y basis.

On a geographical basis, the United States’ segment had revenues of $250.13 million in Q3 FY17 compared to $190.12 million in Q3 FY16, reflecting growth of 31.56% on a y-o-y basis. The Company’s International segment had revenues of $78.52 million in the reported quarter compared to $54.67 million in Q3 FY16, advancing 43.64% on a y-o-y basis.

Cash Matters

Splunk had cash and cash equivalents of $393.31 million on October 31, 2017, compared to $365.59 million on October 31, 2016. The Company had cash inflow from operating activities of $116.83 million in the reported quarter compared to $99.31 million in Q3 FY16.

In the reported quarter, Splunk’s non-GAAP free cash flow surged 45.09% to $46.87 million compared to $32.30 million in Q3 FY16. On October 06, 2017, the Company acquired Rocana Inc., an analytical solutions provider, for a purchase price of $30.20 million. On September 29, 2017, Splunk acquired SignalSense Inc., a cloud-based data collection and breach detection solutions developer, for a purchase price of $12.20 million.

Outlook

In Q4 FY17, Splunk anticipates revenues in the range of $388.00 million to $390.00 million. For fiscal 2017, the Company expects revenues in the band of $1.239 billion to $1.24 1billion with adjusted operating margin of 8.50%. Splunk, also introduced guidance for fiscal 2019, with revenues being anticipated at approximately $1.55 billion and adjusted operating margin increasing to 10.50%.

Stock Performance Snapshot

December 28, 2017 – At Thursday’s closing bell, Splunk’s stock marginally dropped 0.36%, ending the trading session at $82.29.

Volume traded for the day: 662.36 thousand shares.

Stock performance in the last month – up 1.07%; previous three-month period – up 22.69%; past twelve-month period – up 58.07%; and year-to-date – up 60.88%

After yesterday’s close, Splunk’s market cap was at $11.80 billion.

The stock is part of the Technology sector, categorized under the Application Software industry. This sector was up 0.1% at the end of the session.

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Stock Monitor: Johnson Outdoors Post Earnings Reporting

LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / December 29, 2017 / Active-Investors.com has just released a free earnings report on Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPWH) (”Sportsman’s Warehouse”). If you want access to this report all you need to do is sign up now by clicking the following link www.active-investors.com/registration-sg/?symbol=SPWH. The Company posted its financial results on November 16, 2017, for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2017. Register today and get access to over 1000 Free Research Reports by joining our site below: www.active-investors.com/registration-sg.

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Earnings Highlights and Summary

For the three months ended October 28, 2017, Sportsman’s Warehouse’s net revenue increased 0.4% to $218.12 million from $217.16 million in Q3 FY16. During the quarter, the Company’s same store sales growth was negative 7%. The Company’s net revenue numbers were below analysts’ expectations of $222 million.

During Q3 FY17, Sportsman’s Warehouse’s gross profit increased 3.6% to $76.96 million from $74.27 million in the same period of last year. For the reported quarter, the Company’s gross margin increased 110 basis points to 35.3% of revenue from 34.2% of revenue in Q3 FY16, due to a product margin expansion and a mix shift away from firearms and ammunition towards higher-margin products.

During Q3 FY17, Sportsman’s Warehouse’s adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) decreased 3.8% to $25.15 million from $26.13 million in the same period of last year. For the reported quarter, the Company’s adjusted EBITDA margin decreased 50 basis points to 11.5% of revenue from 12% of revenue in Q3 FY16.

During Q3 FY17, Sportsman’s Warehouse’s operating income decreased 5% to $19.52 million from $20.55 million in the comparable period of last year. For the reported quarter, the Company’s operating margin decreased 50 basis points to 9.0% of revenue from 9.5% of revenue in Q3 FY16.

During Q3 FY17, Sportsman’s Warehouse’s earnings before tax (EBT) decreased 6.5% to $16.03 million from $17.14 million in the corresponding period of last year. For the reported quarter, the Company’s EBT margin decreased 50 basis points to 7.5% of revenue from 8.0% of revenue in Q3 FY16.

For the reported quarter, Sportsman’s Warehouse’s net income decreased 6.7% to $9.81 million from $10.51 million in Q3 FY16. During Q3 FY17, the Company’s diluted earnings per share (EPS) decreased 8% to $0.23 from $0.25 in the same period of last year, and was also below analysts’ expectations of $0.24.

Balance Sheet

As on October 28, 2017, Sportsman’s Warehouse’s cash and cash equivalents increased 12.8% to $2.16 million from $1.91 million as on January 28, 2017. For the reported quarter, the Company’s net long-term debt decreased 0.8% to $132.66 million from $133.72 million in Q4 FY16.

For the reported quarter, the Company’s net accounts receivable decreased 1.7% to $404,000 from $411,000 in Q4 FY16. For the reported quarter, the Company’s accounts payable increased 120.1% to $69.45 million from $31.55 million in Q4 FY16.

During Q3 FY17, the Company’s net cash provided by operating activities was positive $7.58 million versus negative $15.14 million in the comparable period of last year.

Outlook

For Q4 FY17, the Company expects revenue to be in the range of $240 million – $245 million, net income to be in the band of $11 million – $12.4 million, and diluted EPS to be in the range of $0.26 – $0.29.

For FY17, the Company expects revenue to be in the range of $807 million – $812 million, net income to be in the band of $22.85 million – $24.25 million, and diluted EPS to be in the range of $0.54 – $0.57. The Company estimates adjusted net income to be in the band of $23.92 million – $25.32 million, and adjusted diluted EPS to be in the range of $0.56 – $0.59 for the fiscal year 2017.

Stock Performance Snapshot

December 28, 2017 – At Thursday’s closing bell, Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings’ stock climbed 1.83%, ending the trading session at $6.69.

Volume traded for the day: 573.28 thousand shares.

Stock performance in the last month – up 31.95%; previous three-month period – up 48.01%; and past six-month period – up 22.30%

After yesterday’s close, Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings’ market cap was at $286.27 million.

Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio was at 12.74.

The stock is part of the Consumer Goods sector, categorized under the Sporting Goods industry. This sector was flat at the end of the session.

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Stock Monitor: AAR Corp. Post Earnings Reporting

LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / December 29, 2017 /Active-Investors.com has just released a free research report on The Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA). If you want access to this report all you need to do is sign up now by clicking the following link www.active-investors.com/registration-sg/?symbol=BA as the Company’s latest news hit the wire. On December 27, 2017, the Company announced that it has received orders from Royal Air Maroc (RAM) for four 787-9 Dreamliners, valued at $1.1 billion at list prices. RAM had purchased two 787s in December 2016 followed by two more aircrafts this month. Register today and get access to over 1000 Free Research Reports by joining our site below: www.active-investors.com/registration-sg.

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RAM Plans to Expand Services to International Areas

The purchase will enable RAM to grow in international routes. RAM flies 787s on international routes from Casablanca to North America, South America, Middle-East, and Europe, and with the additional airplanes it plans to expand service to these areas. Morocco’s flag carrier has already taken delivery of five 787-8s, and the additional purchase will grow its fleet of fuel-efficient 787s to a total of nine airplanes.

RAM’s Additional 787 Orders Is a Terrific Endorsement of Dreamliner’s Economic Performance

Ihssane Mounir, Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, stated that Royal Air Maroc’s additional 787 orders are a terrific endorsement of the Dreamliner’s economic performance, fuel efficiency, and unrivalled passenger experience. Ihssane added that Boeing is proud to support Royal Air Maroc’s growth plans within Africa and further connect Morocco to the world, thereby expanding the relationship between the two companies that began nearly 50 years ago.

RAM’s First 787 Dreamliner

In January 2015, RAM celebrated the arrival of its first 787 Dreamliner into Morocco. The airline was the first carrier in the Mediterranean region to operate the 787. The 787 provided RAM the capability to grow its long-haul network and significantly reduce operating costs, all while offering its customers an unmatched on-board experience.

Boeing Received Order from Flydubai for 175 737 MAX Airplanes

On December 21, 2017, Boeing and Flydubai finalized the purchase of 175 737-MAX airplanes in the largest single-aisle jet order in Middle-East history. The deal, which included options for an additional 50 jets, was valued at $27 billion at list prices.

About Boeing 787 Dreamliner

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a family of super-efficient airplanes with new passenger-pleasing features. The 787-9’s fuselage is stretched by 20 feet and can fly 290 passengers up to 14,140 kilometers in a typical two-class configuration. The 787’s unparalleled fuel efficiency, reducing fuel use and carbon emissions by 20% compared to airplanes it replaces, and range flexibility enable carriers to profitably open new routes and optimize fleet and network performance.

About The Boeing Company

Founded in 1916 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, The Boeing Company is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space, and security systems. The company is a top US exporter and supports airlines and US and allied government customers in 150 countries. Boeing products and tailored services include commercial and military aircraft, satellites, weapons, electronic and defense systems, launch systems, advanced information and communication systems, and performance-based logistics and training.

About Royal Air Maroc

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is the Moroccan national carrier as well as the country’s largest airline, and is fully owned by the government of Morocco. The carrier operates a domestic network in Morocco, scheduled international flights to Africa, Asia, Europe, and North and South America, and occasional charter flights that include Hajj services.

Stock Performance Snapshot

December 28, 2017 – At Thursday’s closing bell, Boeing’s stock slightly climbed 0.25%, ending the trading session at $296.35.

Volume traded for the day: 1.44 million shares.

Stock performance in the last month – up 10.58%; previous three-month period – up 16.55%; past twelve-month period – up 89.85%; and year-to-date – up 90.36%

After yesterday’s close, Boeing’s market cap was at $176.46 billion.

Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio was at 27.26.

The stock has a dividend yield of 2.31%.

The stock is part of the Industrial Goods sector, categorized under the Aerospace/Defense Products & Services industry. This sector was up 0.3% at the end of the session.

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LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / December 29, 2017 / Active-Investors.com has just released a free research report on Oncor-Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE). If you want access to this report all you need to do is sign up now by clicking the following link www.active-investors.com/registration-sg/?symbol=SRE as the Company’s latest news hit the wire. On December 27, 2017, Sempra Energy (”Sempra”), a leading energy services holding Company, and Oncor Electric Delivery Co., LLC (”Oncor”), a regulated electric transmission and distribution service provider, declared that the Alliance for Retail Markets (”ARM”) and the Texas Energy Association for Marketers (”TEAM”) have joined the settlement agreement for Sempra’s pending acquisition of Energy Future Holdings Corp. (”EFH”), including EFH’s indirect, approximate 80% ownership of Oncor. Register today and get access to over 1000 Free Research Reports by joining our site below: www.active-investors.com/registration-sg

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About the Settlement Agreement

Oncor and Sempra announced a settlement agreement for the acquisition of EFH with the Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (”PUCT”), the Office of Public Utility Counsel, the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor, and the Texas Industrial Energy Consumers on December 14, 2017.

The settlement includes a list of provisions for the retail market that have been agreed upon by the settling parties as conditions for the PUCT’s approval of the acquisition. It comprises regulatory commitments that preserve the existing Oncor ring-fence and the independence of Oncor’s Board of Directors. Moreover, to protect Oncor, its customers, and its employees, the settlement also covers conditions for repaying all the debt of EFH and Energy Future Intermediate Holding Co. LLC.

Approval Timeline for Sempra’s EFH Acquisition

Sempra had entered into an agreement to acquire EFH on August 21, 2017.
The US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware approved EFH’s entry into the merger agreement with Sempra in September 2017.
Post which, Sempra and Oncor filed a joint Change-in-Control application with the PUCT in October 2017.
In response, on October 16, 2017, PUCT set out a procedural schedule to complete the review of the joint application by early April 2018, with the proposed hearing date in February 2018.
Later, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission also issued an order authorizing Sempra’s acquisition of EFH on December 12, 2017, subject to customary conditions.
At present, the EFH transaction closing is subject to further approvals by the US Bankruptcy Court and the PUCT, among other approvals and closing conditions.

One Step Closer to Acquisition

Additional stakeholder support for the settlement agreement shows positive momentum for Sempra’s proposed acquisition of EFH. All the six parties of the settlement agreement agree that the acquisition is in the best interest of the public, meets Texas statutory standards, and will bring substantial benefits.
As part of the agreement, the parties will request the PUCT to approve the acquisition in-line with the governance, regulatory, and operating commitments in the settlement agreement.
Alongside, Sempra and Oncor will continue settlement discussions with additional stakeholders.

Stock Performance Snapshot

December 28, 2017 – At Thursday’s closing bell, Oncor-Sempra Energy’s stock marginally fell 0.70%, ending the trading session at $107.08.

Volume traded for the day: 1.27 million shares.

Stock performance in the last twelve-month period – up 7.17%; and year-to-date – up 6.40%

After yesterday’s close, Oncor-Sempra Energy’s market cap was at $26.95 billion.

Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio was at 23.74.

The stock has a dividend yield of 3.07%.

The stock is part of the Utilities sector, categorized under the Diversified Utilities industry. This sector was up 0.4% at the end of the session.

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LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / December 29, 2017 / Active-Investors has a free review on P.H. Glatfelter Co. (NYSE: GLT) (”Glatfelter”) following the Company’s announcement that it will begin trading ex-dividend on January 02, 2018. To capture the dividend payout, investors must purchase the stock a day prior to the ex-dividend date (excluding weekend and holiday) that is by latest at the end of the trading session on December 29, 2017. Active-Investors has initiated due-diligence on this dividend stock. Register with us for more free research including the one on GLT: www.active-investors.com/registration-sg/?symbol=GLT.

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Dividend Declared

On December 15, 2017, Glatfelter announced that its Board of Directors declared a $0.13 per share cash dividend on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on February 01, 2018, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on January 03, 2018.

Glatfelter’s indicated dividend represents a yield of 2.44%, which is substantially above the average dividend yield of 1.59% for the Consumer Goods sector. The Company has raised dividend for four years in a row.

Dividend Insights

Glatfelter has a dividend payout ratio of 46.0%, which means that the Company spends approximately $0.46 for dividend distribution out of every $1.00 earned. The dividend payout ratio reflects how much amount a company is returning to shareholders versus how much money it is keeping on hand to reinvest in growth, to pay off debt, and/or to add to its cash reserves.

According to analysts’ estimates, Glatfelter is forecasted to report earnings of $1.46 per share for the next year, which is more than double compared to the Company’s annualized dividend of $0.52 per share.

Glatfelter’s cash and cash equivalents totaled $84.3 million as of September 30, 2017, and net debt was $385.9 million, compared to cash of 455.44 million and debt of $317.2 million at the end of 2016. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company’s cash provided by operating activities totaled $52.80 million compared to $59.44 million for the year ago same period. Adjusted free cash flow for the first nine months of 2017 was $(3.9) million compared to $11.8 million in 2016. The Company’s strong financial position indicates its ability to absorb any fluctuations in earnings and cash flow and to sustain the dividend distribution for a long period.

About P.H. Glatfelter Co.

Glatfelter is a global supplier of specialty papers and engineered materials, offering innovation, world-class service and over a century and a half of technical expertise. Headquartered in York, Pennsylvania, the Company employs approximately 4,200 people and serves customers in over 100 countries. US operations include facilities in Pennsylvania and Ohio. International operations include facilities in Canada, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and the Philippines, and sales and distribution offices in China and Russia. Glatfelter’s sales are approximately $1.6 billion annually.

Stock Performance Snapshot

December 28, 2017 – At Thursday’s closing bell, Glatfelter’s stock slightly fell 0.05%, ending the trading session at $21.49.

Volume traded for the day: 71.90 thousand shares.

Stock performance in the last month – up 5.29%; previous three-month period – up 9.81%; and past six-month period – up 9.59%

After yesterday’s close, Glatfelter’s market cap was at $934.81 million.

Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio was at 671.56.

The stock has a dividend yield of 2.42%.

The stock is part of the Consumer Goods sector, categorized under the Paper & Paper Products industry. This sector was flat at the end of the session.

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